The forehand is devastating, but he hits a lot of topspin backhands as well. Arguably as many as he does today. But while the Federer of today has lost quite a bit of power (and consistency) on the forehand side, I think the main difference between the Federer today and the Federer of then is the footwork/speed, which is to be expected. And just think that the Federer of 2006 and very early 2007 was even better than the Federer of 2004.

The forehand is devastating, but he hits a lot of topspin backhands as well. Arguably as many as he does today. But while the Federer of today has lost quite a bit of power (and consistency) on the forehand side, I think the main difference between the Federer today and the Federer of then is the footwork/speed, which is to be expected. And just think that the Federer of 2006 and very early 2007 was even better than the Federer of 2004.

This might be one of the best forehand performances of all time.
He was just killing it back then.

Right now I'd take Rafa's FH over anyone's but in his prime Federer could do more with it, even some slick slices off that FH wing. Del Po is being somewhat overrated here, his FH can be amazing, but on balance his BH is the more reliable shot.

The forehand is devastating, but he hits a lot of topspin backhands as well. Arguably as many as he does today. But while the Federer of today has lost quite a bit of power (and consistency) on the forehand side, I think the main difference between the Federer today and the Federer of then is the footwork/speed, which is to be expected. And just think that the Federer of 2006 and very early 2007 was even better than the Federer of 2004.

Didn't know Muger used to hit forehands like that, almost like ballbashing.

The forehand is devastating, but he hits a lot of topspin backhands as well. Arguably as many as he does today. But while the Federer of today has lost quite a bit of power (and consistency) on the forehand side, I think the main difference between the Federer today and the Federer of then is the footwork/speed, which is to be expected. And just think that the Federer of 2006 and very early 2007 was even better than the Federer of 2004.

05-29-2013 06:20 AM

Alex999

Re: Rank the forehands of the top 10 from best to worst

IMHO prime Fed was better than Nadal in the FH department. I won't bother ranking other guys, Most of you got it right or close to what I think.

However. when good old Gonzo was on, his FH was absolutely beautiful ... I'm drooling right now

05-29-2013 06:03 AM

Sri

Re: Rank the forehands of the top 10 from best to worst

Are we talking peak forehands or shankhands of today?

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